Albeni Falls Dam spillway operations changing after defect found
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Thursday that spillway operations will be changing after a defect was found in one of the dam's gates.
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PRIEST RIVER — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Thursday that the Albeni Falls Dam spillways will be modified after metal defects were detected on one of the gates.
The Corps discovered the defect during routine inspection and rehabilitation of the gate, which could cause unsafe conditions for dam workers as well as the public.
“Public safety is our top priority,” said Amanda Smith, Albeni Falls Dam operating project manager. “Though only one gate showed signs of defect during inspection, we are taking a conservative approach and are modifying operations until we have fully assessed the integrity of all gates.”
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